The retailer last week got a reprieve from the High Court, which marked an insolvency petition against Uchumi as settled and withdrawn following an out-of-court deal with suppliers.
Part of the court rulling, Uchumi is to receive 70% discount on the outstanding liability of Ksh 4.7B...Meaning Uchumi supermarket to pay Ksh 1.4 B in 6 months(30% of the liability) and the rest spread as preference shares and discounted.
Just coming at the right time when Tuskys is struggling and Shoprite and Choppies exiting Kenya